DDiscover AloneMapAbout

Durisdeer Parish

Axehead(s) (stone)
Computer-made picture that does not show Durisdeer ParishNot a photo of this monument
Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument. · Report the wrong picture

The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.

What do you know about this place?Tap to add a comment or ask a question

What you write will be public.

What is recorded here

From the Historic Environment Scotland record 46342

Places near here

Photo credits
  • Eileen Henderson, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Tom Richardson, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Chris Wimbush, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Russel Wills, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Jonathan Thacker, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Mick Garratt, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Maker not stated on source page, en.wikipedia.org
  • Jim Barton, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
  • Maker not stated on source page, uk.pinterest.com
  • Alan O'Dowd, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
DurisdeerRing Money (non Currency) (gold) · 1 yd

Explorer Tom Durisdeer in Dumfries and Galloway is basically a gold ring that got lost on the way to the pub. I reckon Saint Patrick…

Durisdeer, CemeteryCemetery (20th Century) · 716 yd

Explorer Tom Durisdeer Cemetery is recorded as twentieth-century, and even my imaginary brass band knows it should rehearse…

High GateslackCropmark(s) · 771 yd

Explorer Tom High Gateslack made a New Year's resolution to stop being so high up, but then it forgot about it. It’s just a field…

Jenny Hair's BridgePolished Axehead (stone) · 786 yd

Explorer Tom Jenny Hair’s Bridge is actually just a polished axehead wearing a disguise, which is hilarious to me. The map is so…

Durisdeer, the CottageCottage · 860 yd

Explorer Tom Penpont School in Dumfries and Galloway is a school with no known period, which means it’s been teaching kids since…

Durisdeer ChurchyardSpindle Whorl · 879 yd

Explorer Tom Durisdeer Churchyard in Dumfries and Galloway has a spindle whorl, which is basically a tiny spinning wheel that got…

CastlehillMoated Site (medieval) · 888 yd

Explorer Tom Castlehill is a medieval moated site where a cow once tried to buy it with a hoof print. It's got more mystery than a…

War MemorialMemorial · 908 ydDurisdeer Parish Church, ChurchyardBurial Ground (post Medieval), Covenanters Grave (17th Century) · 947 yd

Explorer Tom Durisdeer’s churchyard has a Covenanters grave from the 17th century that probably wants its tombstone to say 'Resting…

Durisdeer Parish ChurchChurch (17th Century), Covenanters Grave (17th Century), War Memorial(s) (20th Century) · 950 yd

Explorer Tom Durisdeer Parish Church would be the awkward uncle at a wedding, standing in the corner muttering about how things used…

Durisdeer CastleCastle (medieval) (possible) · 1347 yd

Explorer Tom Durisdeer Castle has a bird that refuses to leave, which suggests either the food is good or the bird has given up on…

Nether HillMountain / peak · 1.1 mi

More archaeology and monuments in Dumfries and Galloway · All of Dumfries and Galloway

Add to this placeAdd a picture Add a detailed tip Add a story

Explore the map1,095,414 places to discover

Next place · or swipeDurisdeer